Discover Great Lakes - Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan’s name is derived from the Ojibwa word Michi Gami, meaning “large lake.”

It spans the entire west coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, and it is the only one of the five Great Lakes that is located entirely within the United States. 

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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Sleeping Bears Dunes National Lakeshore
Great Lakes Water Safety
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How to Visit the Great Lakes in 24 Hours
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Lake Michigan Lighthouses
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Lake Michigan State Parks
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Boating on Lake Michigan
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Paddle Sports on Lake Michigan
Wineries
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Wineries on Lake Michigan
The Great Lakes
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The Great Lakes
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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Sleeping Bears Dunes National Lakeshore
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How to Visit the Great Lakes in 24 Hours
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Lake Michigan Lighthouses
State Parks
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Lake Michigan State Parks
Boating
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Boating on Lake Michigan
Paddle Sports
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Paddle Sports on Lake Michigan
Wineries
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Wineries on Lake Michigan
The Great Lakes
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The Great Lakes

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